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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Wilson-Beevers

I swapped my full-coverage foundation for Laura Mercier’s tinted balm – here’s my verdict

The balm-to-powder tint contains peptides for a blurring finish - (Helen Wilson-Beevers/The Independent)

Premium beauty brand Laura Mercier is known for its timeless, understated style, from the cult-favourite translucent loose setting powder and tinted moisturiser to the caviar stick eyeshadows. In a world where beauty trends often fluctuate, this brand has stayed true to its signature simplicity since its launch in 1996.

The range focuses on a natural-looking finish with a touch of luxury. In fact, I even used Laura Mercier for my wedding make-up almost 20 years ago. So I was keen to try this product release: a tinted blur balm. Designed as a balm-to-powder tint with smoothing peptides to refine skin texture, it promises a long-lasting finish. With light-diffusing pigments to blur imperfections, it comes in eight matte shades and can also be used for contouring.

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